Convicted: A Crooked Cop, An Innocent Man, and an Unlikely Journey of Forgiveness and Friendship – Jameel McGee & Andrew Collins with Mark Tabb

Convicted is a page turner that shares the stories of Jameel McGee who was falsely convicted of drug crimes and crooked narcotics officer Andrew Collins.  In his pursuit to get drug arrests, Collins “created” the evidence that was needed to frame and ultimately earn a conviction against McGee.  McGee is sent to federal prison for those drug charges.  Collins also ends up in federal prison for his falsification of police reports.  During their respective time in prison, both men experience a period of renewal in their faith which prepares their hearts and minds for their unbelievable meeting after their release.  This book shares an incredibly inspiring story of forgiveness and reconciliation. 

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Random House Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Ordering Your Private World – Gordon MacDonald

Ordering your Private World is a time management book but not in the usual sense.  Rather than helping one figure out how to find time and organize all the commitments one has from a family, a career, and activities, this book focuses on ordering the internal and specifically ordering your life from a Christian point of view.  This revised and updated version also includes a study guide which is an outstanding resource as one explores this text.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Marketing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

The Awakening of HK Derryberry: My Unlikely Friendship with the Boy Who Remembers Everything – Jim Bradford and Andy Hardin

This sweet tale is a quick read, but it will really make you think about the potential you have to positively impact others.  I loved Jim Bradford’s straight-forward account of his unique friendship with HK.  It was heartwarming and inspiring.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Marketing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions. 

Brave Beauty: Finding the Fearless in You (Faithgirlz) – Lynn Cowell

Brave Beauty is a terrific devotional for tween girls that focuses on becoming a courageous and confident girl.  Each devotional entry provides scripture and a story that a young girl can easily relate to plus a short activity.  The final portion of each devotional includes a prayer.  This devotional would make a lovely gift for a special young lady. 

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Marketing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Raising Dragons (Dragons in Our Midst, Book 1) – Bryan Davis

I came across the Dragons in Our Midst series and knew that these would be a hit with our daughter who loves reading fantasy books.  This series focuses on the struggle of good vs. evil but unlike most fantasy books, it is written from a Christian perspective.  Filled with action and excitement, the Dragons in Our Midst Series is a winner!

Stepping on Cheerios: Finding God in the Chaos and Clutter of Life – Betty Singleton Snyder

Stepping on Cheerios: Finding God in the Chaos and Clutter of Life is written in a very conversational tone and includes a variety of popular cultural references.  The book provides a good reminder about keeping things in perspective and being able to see the blessings that are all around us through the use of Biblical tie-ins to the text.  This book can be enjoyed by all moms, but I think mother’s of young children will particularly relate and enjoy this one.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

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Stepping on Cheerios Betsy Singleton Snyder

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While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Marketing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions. 

NKJV – The Woman’s Study Bible

The Woman’s Study Bible is a beautiful volume that is specifically geared toward women.  It is a true study Bible and includes many maps, charts, and study notes.  I particularly enjoyed the biographies of women from the Bible that are included.  This Bible would be a lovely Mother’s Day gift.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishers, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions. 

Brave is the New Beautiful: Finding the Courage to Be the Real You – Lee Wolfe Blum

Brave is the New Beautiful is a little gem that is filled with stories of brave women which will inspire you and make you think.  Each story is a small sub-section of the book and is followed by reflection questions.  It is a terrific Christian growth resource for individual or small group study.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions. 

The Joy of Letting Go: Releasing Your Teen into Real Life in the Big World – Vicki Caruana

The Joy of Letting Go: Releasing Your Teen into Real Life in the Big World is a weekly devotional.  Inspirational readings and quotes encourage the reader to understand that the goal of parenting should be to help your child embrace her journey and become independent. 

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions. 

The Beautiful Word Devotional: Bringing the Goodness of Scripture to Life in Your Heart

The Beautiful Word Devotional truly is beautiful.  It features a one page devotional for each day of the year which includes scripture, insights, and a short prayer.  Each two page spread features an illustrated Bible verse and a notes section.  This devotional would make a lovely gift.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishers, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.